How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Ting Tings, Daphne & Celeste, Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe, Junior Jack, Goldfrapp, Timo Maas , Kira, Girls Of FHM , Commander Tom, 2Play, allSTARS, Dario G
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
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1 . The Ting Tings – We WalkFeatured on the 2008 album “We Started Nothing”.
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2 . Daphne & Celeste – Ooh Stick You!Featured on the 2000 album “We Didn’t Say That!”.
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3 . Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe – Rainbow CountryFeatured on the 2000 album “eep On Moving (It’s Too Funky in Here)”.
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4 . Junior Jack – Dare Me
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5 . Goldfrapp – Ride A White HorseFeatured on the 2005 album “Supernature”.
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6 . Timo Maas – To Get DownFeatured on the 2002 album “Loud”.
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7 . Kira – I’ll Be Your Angel
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8 . Girls Of FHM – I Touch Myself
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9 . Commander Tom – Attention
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10 . 2Play – So Confused (w/ Raghav & Jucxi)
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11 . allSTARS – The Land Of Make BelieveFeatured on the 2002 album “Allstars “. |
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12 . Dario G – Dream to meFeatured on the 2001 album “In Full Colour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I’ll Be Your Angel” was Kira’s debut single, peaking at number 9 on the UK chart in 2002. This dance-pop track marked her entry into international music.
2. FHM, short for “For Him Magazine,” is the lifestyle magazine linked to the Girls of FHM’s cover of “I Touch Myself.” The notorious title exploits FHM’s popular appeal.
3. Commander Tom’s “Attention!” samples “Superstar” by Tom Novy vs. Eniac, contributing to its success as a memorable club staple in the early 2000s.\
4. “So Confused” won Best Collaboration at the MOBO Awards, celebrating its blend of UK garage and R&B with talents 2Play, Raghav, and Jucxi D.\
5. allSTARS*’ highest-charting single was “The Land of Make Believe,” a cover of the 1981 UK number one hit by Bucks Fizz, reaching number 9 in 2002.\
6. “Dream to Me” by Dario G is based on the melody of The Cranberries’ “Dreams,” giving it a familiar allure that resonated with audiences worldwide.\
7. The typewriter rhythm in Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” underscores the daily grind theme, clever nails tapping creating its infectious beat.\
8. “How Can We Ease The Pain” unites Maxi Priest with Beres Hammond, melding reggae and R&B in this soulful duet from Priest’s 1987 album.\
9. Grahame Skinner cited “Lolita” for lyrical inspiration in “The Honeythief,” adding literary depth to Hipsway’s catchy pop tune.\
10. The Burundi beat, using dual drummers, characterizes the unique sound of “Kings of the Wild Frontier,” propelling Adam and the Ants into fame.\
11. Simon Le Bon adopted a falsetto vocal style in “Skin Trade” for Duran Duran, illustrating the band’s sonic shift in 1987.\
12. Big Country’s signature guitar sound, similar to bagpipes, is prominent in “Fields of Fire,” reinforcing their Scottish roots.\
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